Between the forecast, that it's Christmas Eve night, and that they're basically out of the playoffs. I'll definitely be intrigued to see how many people go to the game.

To be fair, I think the SWAT team on the block is one of those things that will gather the curiosity of neighbors no matter where one lives

Thanks! I thought I saw them setting up the booth for it there two weeks ago

I did the same 😂. Grew up in Lawrenceville before moving to where I am now.

Interesting results. This sub definitely has very different location demographics from the region.

Ah back in the days when December usually actually felt like winter.

I think this year the spot where Santa is is in that little courtyard next to Heinz Hall.

I'm impressed you were able to drive on the roads only a day after that much snow. I know most cars did not have the traction and stability control that's basically standard on everything today yet then.

Especially on the internet.

I'm not sure where you live, but I'm also not in one of those spots that will get a smell or issues from the coke works.

I was just a little toddler then. The coldest air temperature I've ever been out in that I can remember is -10. No memory of it or the '93 blizzard even though I was technically here for both!

Winters aren't really intense in Pittsburgh. They're definitely colder and snowier than the South or even places like NYC and Philly, but it's nowhere near as rough as places to the North like Buffalo in Erie.

Why is this factual comment getting downvoted?

This is the right answer. The only time I can remember ever smelling something in the air was when there was that inversion during Christmas in 2019. Other than that, I've never noticed a smell to the air unless there was a bus or truck directly nearby giving off diesel exhaust.

According to the below super interesting link, the longest stretch Pittsburgh was ever below zero was just over two days back in 1994.

https://www.weather.gov/media/pbz/records/coldperiods.pdf

This is flat out false. There has never been a time in recorded weather history that Pittsburgh has been below zero non-stop for a week.

I would vote for Phipps.

I mean, I feel like this map makes the numbers look scarier than they really are, as anything between 51 and 100 is in the yellow category for air quality by the EPA, which they define as: Air quality is acceptable. However, there may be a risk for some people, particularly those who are unusually sensitive to air pollution.

This map also showing numbers very different from what Google Maps is showing for local air quality readings

https://ibb.co/6w6Xwtq

I feel like most of this state outside of Allegheny County, SEPA, and a couple other spots ignored the covid rules.

You sound like a joy to be around

I was going to come here to say that! I love Pizza Pronto

I ain't reading all that

Happy for you tho

Or sorry that happened

The comeback is on just like that!

But KDKA said we aren't getting positive press anymore yesterday and no one wants to stay here again!

This is the correct answer. Sheetz is good for warm prepared foods, but I think Wawa hoagies are pretty decent.

I turn 32 in like 3 weeks, so I understand what you're going through. I have a face that definitely looks younger than what you would think of with a 32-year-old as well.